Hansen Foundation
Accepts applications
Hansen Foundation is a private foundation in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $33,500 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$33,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 24 | $27.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 30 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hansen Foundation 432 Green Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 424-0562 |
| Restrictions | No limitations or restrictions on awards. Grants are distributed upon review of requests. |
What Hansen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 3 | $223,300 |
| Arizona | 1 | $60,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Development Associates International | Education | $150,000 |
| Laughlin Children's Ceneter | Community welfare | $150,000 |
| Open Field | Community welfare | $150,000 |
| Neighborhood Academy | Education | $100,000 |
| Aryse | Community welfare | $100,000 |
| Urban Impact Foundation | Community welfare | $95,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh | Education | $75,000 |
| Light of Life Rescue Missions | Community welfare | $60,000 |
| Second Mile Haiti | Community welfare | $60,000 |
| The Christian Alliance for Inclusive Development | Community welfare | $53,300 |
| Breakthrough PGH | Education | $50,000 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls | Community welfare | $50,000 |
| Christian Immigration Advocacy Center | Community welfare | $50,000 |
| City of Asylum | Community welfare | $40,000 |
| Hilltop Horizons | Community welfare | $37,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Community welfare | $30,000 |
| Ruths Way | Community welfare | $30,000 |
| ALS Association | Health & welfare | $25,000 |
| Harbour Education Via Dai | Education | $20,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Community welfare | $20,000 |
| PGH Bereavement Doulas | Community welfare | $20,000 |
| Unrwa USA | Community welfare | $15,000 |
| Jeremiahs Place | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Trade Institute of PGH | Community welfare | $10,000 |
| Oakwood Oh Rotary Foundation | Health & welfare | $5,200 |
| Sisters Pittsburgh | Community welfare | $5,000 |
| Casa of Allegheny County | Community welfare | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Community welfare | $2,000 |
| Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia | Nature conservation | $1,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Health & welfare | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David W Lendt
- Gretchen Hansen
- Laura S Hoffman
Questions people ask
Does Hansen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hansen Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $33,500.
Who runs Hansen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David W Lendt (Director), Gretchen Hansen (Executive Director) and Laura S Hoffman (Director).
What does Hansen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.